Cd player for bose radio: Bose® Wave® Music System Multi-CD Changer, Graphite Gray : Electronics

Sep 19, 2023 alexxlab

Using an external CD player with a Bose Wave Radio, Decortech table with built-in speaker(Week 9, 2022) – Don Lindich’s Sound Advice

March 5, 2022
don
Bose, CD players, Furniture, Newspaper columns
0

Sound Advice
By Don Lindich

Week 9, 2022

Q. We are having an issue with our Bose Wave Radio/CD system. It has an add-on that provides an additional 3 CD capability. The slot in the radio itself is playing the CD properly, but the 3 CD add-on unit has begun to make spinning, sputtering, skipping noises. After a period of time it seems the CD begins to play normally.

In checking around it appears these players are no longer on the market and repair seems non existent. I would like to know if you have any knowledge or suggestions regarding repair or can suggest an alternative player for purchase. I know eventually the CD players will be a thing of the past but since we are 75 and 80 respectively, we still enjoy our CD’s and at this time are resistant to change.

-N.L., Grove City, PA

A. You are correct that repairs on this radio are difficult, if not impossible to find. Fortunately the single disc slot is still working, but even when that CD drive stops working properly you have an option. Get a DVD player with analog outputs (The Panasonic DVD-700 is a very good choice for only $45) and use an RCA-to-3.5mm cable to connect it to the Bose’s AUX input. Select AUX on the radio and it will play the signal coming from the player. You can play CDs this way with any device with an AUX input. I’ve done it myself with Soundcore Flare speakers when I wanted to listen to CDs in rooms without a stereo system.

I have recommended a DVD player because the only CD players available these days are expensive high-end units, which would not provide any benefit with a small radio like the Bose. A DVD player will also play CDs, and most newer ones (like the Panasonic) play media from a USB port, as well. I have used the USB port on my 4K Blu-ray player with a card reader to look at photographs and watch videos directly from my camera memory cards. It’s a very handy feature with a lot of capabilities that are sadly not used by the majority of owners. If your player has a USB port try it out, you will be glad you did!

DecorTech Rectangular End Table with Built-In Bluetooth Speaker and USB Charging Port: I encountered this product in the waiting room of an office and asked the receptionist about it. She said it cost about $50 at Walmart and they had been very happy with it. It struck me as a space saver that would be well received by those who want to play audio without a visible (or removable) speaker in the room.

The table itself has a simple look I found attractive. The power connection is in the back and once plugged in you have a handy USB charging port and a speaker to pair with your phone, tablet or computer. The sound quality does not rate as hi-fi, but I have heard worse and it is more than adequate for background noise or listening to the news from the SiriusXM radio app. At only $54.98 it is a handy combo that seems perfect for the environment in which I first found it, an office waiting room. The waiting room now has background music without installing speakers in the ceiling or walls, and it is much less likely to be lost to theft than a portable speaker. See the DecorTech table with speaker at walmart.com.

Bose Radio CD Player Review, Pros, Cons

This is a Bose radio CD player combo. This first version of this Bose Wave music system, acts like a more traditional high fidelity stereo component system. Very similar in terms of performance, build, feature set, and price.

Its performance, for its size, might shock even the most seasoned audiophile. The small speakers make lots of firm but not muddy bass.

Bose did a great job at packaging this pretty decent stereo system into an all-in-one radio and CD player package. This Bose radio CD player sounds as good as the better boom boxes. Yet it takes much less space than those.

True. This all-in-one stereo radio CD player does not rattle teeth and vibrate your chest (much). But to the ears, it sounds like a discrete system with much bigger speakers.

This first model they built in a thick plastic case. And unlike separate hi-fi components, this radio has no buttons on the unit proper to wear out. It has the following key features:

An integrated audio amplifier.
Stereo FM and AM tuner.
A CD player.
A clock that you can set to wake you to your favorite radio station or CD.
The much-smaller-than-they-sound speakers, via the folded wave guide technology inside.

This Bose radio CD player is a glorified clock radio, a CD boom box, and sensitive radio tuner, assembled into a single package. You can control all of these by the included remote. We played with one of these during a vacation trip, and were so intrigued. In fact, we spent several days listening, poking, tapping, and just messing around with this cool system.

Front view of the Bose radio CD player, first generation.

Bose Radio CD Player Features, Benefits, Pros

Plays Multiple Music Sources

Available built-in music sources include…

A front loading, single-disc-at-a-time CD player.
An AM and FM tuner radio.

This music system also has one Stereo 3.5 millimeter auxiliary line level input. This supports playing from an iPod, Zune, Echo Dot, or most any other line level audio program source.

Remembers Settings Through Power Failures

Remembers programmed settings and alarm times for up to 48 hours during loss of power. Such outages might occur in severe weather.

Small, Full Featured Remote Control

This remote works well, even across large rooms. Functions in this remote include…

Power ON OFF.
Sleep.
Mute.
Input selection.
AM FM band choosing.
Radio station tuning.
Volume UP DOWN.
Selection and setting of radio station presets.
Clock and alarm setting.
Wake up station choice.

CD Player functions include…

Seek and track advance.
Play / Pause.
Eject.

This Bose Radio CD Player Features Quiet Operation

Virtually silent clock when the rest of the system is off. WE heard no hum from either the speakers or any transformers inside, even when just inches away. Put this sound system as close to your bed as you like, and yet it won’t keep you awake.

AM / PM or Military Time Display Modes

Selectable 12 or 24 hour time-of-day display modes.

Some Data CDs Supported

Plays standard as well as MP3 CDs.

Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) AUX Output

There’s also a 3.5mm audio output jack that accepts today’s stereo headphones and earbuds. Or, you can feed the signals here to larger amplifiers and speakers, for an even bigger sound.

Exceptional Bass

This Bose tabletop stereo system has lots of rich and fairly full high fidelity sound, given its notably small table radio like size.

Powerful On-Board Amp in the Bose Radio CD Player

The integrated amplifier well drives the speakers to room filling volumes. This thing plays quite loudly. It’s loud enough to completely engulf a ten foot by thirty foot room. Punchy enough in fact, for small dance parties.

Needs Almost No Set Up to Play

Setup is simple, Simple, SIMPLE, and is not needed if you just want to tear open the box, plug in this stereo, and start jamming right away. But when you’re ready to set the current time on the built in clock, set up wake alarms, or create radio presets, you do so via the easy-to-work remote.

Twelve Radio Station Memories

Six AM and six FM radio presets. These allow you to tune to a so-assigned station without searching for it, with a single button press. Works like the presets in a car radio.

75 Ohm Antenna Input Port

75 ohm coaxial antenna connection. But without an external antenna, the radio uses the power cord as an FM aerial.

Bose Link Support

Features a Bose Link port that allows this radio to work as part of a multi component sound system.

Detachable AC Cord

Removable, and as such, replaceable power cord.

Auto Brightness

Automatic dimming and brightening of the big, easy-to-read electronic display.

Multiple Case Colors

Available in white and dark gray case colors.

Generous Return Policy

If you buy one new, and decide that you do not like it within thirty days, you can return it for a full refund.

Rear View of the First Version of the Bose radio CD player.

Bose Radio CD Player Cons, Disadvantages, Limitations, and Problems

Pricey

This unit is $249 per copy on Amazon Marketplace as of this writing (the cheapest we found). Plus, due to the lack of built-in controls and adjustments, we believe this all-in-one system is overpriced. Would feel more eager about paying $149 for it. But then again, $249 is likely not a terribly high price, as many have paid close to $500 for this Bose product.

You Need the Remote to Access All Features

The sound system itself has no controls on its console. Instead, you must use the included remote to access these functions. So, do not lose the remote!

The Bose Radio CD Player Remote is Easy to Lose

The remote is about the same size as a debit card. It is almost as thin as well. So, it can easily slide between couch cushions or behind mattresses. Easy to lose due to its thin form factor thus.

No Sound Equalizer

No bass, mid range, or treble controls either on the unit or remote. The only way we found to lower the bass, is to turn on the Talk Radio play mode. This reduces the low frequency output a lot. But it seems to not affect the tweeter range frequencies.

No iPod / iPhone Dock

You cannot connect iPods without buying an iPod dock to 3.5mm TRS plug. iPod charging thus, is not supported.

Limited Audio Input Options

There’s only one AUX input. But with today’s plethora of audio-producing devices, at least three AUX inputs would be nice.

Small Stereo Sound Stage on this Bose Radio CD Player

Due to the close spacing of the left and right speakers, the stereo separation and imaging works only so well. Move just a few feet away. and you lose all perceptions of stereo sound. The stereo sound melts down into mono at less than ten feet away.

No Magnetic (Phono) Level Inputs

Can’t play a turntable through this unit without providing external amplification, that would boost the very low-level cartridge output signals up to AUX line level.

This Bose Radio CD Player is No Longer Made

No longer marketed by Bose, as of 2012.

Remote Control of the Bose Wave Music System, Original Version

Our Rating for this Bose Radio CD Player

This Bose radio CD player is revered for its great sound quality. On the whole, we agree. With its pushy bass, projecting mid range, and non harsh treble, the unit indeed qualifies as the highest performance clock radio we’ve tested so far. It’s a pretty good integrated stereo system for an all-in-one unit. Our worst gripe about it, is the high price. All things taken into account though, we’d love owning this piece of small but serious audio equipment. Our product rating thus, is 93 out of 100.

Underside Label on the Bose Wave Music System, First Version

Related Posts to Bose Radio CD Player Review

Bose QuietComfort 35 QC35 Wireless Headphones Review
Emerson Smart Set Clock Radio CKS1708 Review
Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones Review
Radio Shack Weather Radio 12-522 Review, Emergency, All Hazards Radio
Bose Wave Radio 1 (AWR131) Review

References for this Bose Radio CD Player Review

Bose Wave Music System on Wikipedia
Owners Guide
Where to Buy the Bose Wave Music System, First Version

Revision History

2019-04-22: Added key word targeting, more subheadings, and more tags. Shortened post URL as well, and fixed broken media links. Shortened sentences.
2017-01-15: Originally published.

Bose Radio Player White Color reviews and specs…

Published October 01, 2022 Updated October 01, 2022

Great Radio/CD Player

Todd R. Raynie 9 0012

Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar

1 Level

657 Review

48 Karma

This Bose Radio/CD Player arrived as promised by the seller. I am very glad. I’ve been playing non-stop for 2 weeks now. It has been refurbished but plays CDs like new and I love the quality of the radio. I’ve never liked using remote controls, so the buttons on top are perfect for me. It fits well in my small sunroom and looks great on small furniture as you can see in the photo. I would like Bose to release a new model if this one…

Pros

Cons

Lots of accessories

576Z”> Posted October 01, 2022 Updated October 01, 2022

These old first generation Bose Waves are the best!

Daniel P. Pyfer

Honduras, Tegucigalpa

Level 1

676 Review

50 Karma

I have six radio/CD B ose wave. My original is one of the first generation clamshell CD players. Must be 20 years old. I played it a lot and still love it. I bought three subsequent models and never liked them. I don’t like being at the forefront. And all new ones tend to jam with CDs stuck in them. I’m pretty good at removing jammed CDs. One of them stopped playing CDs altogether. BUT, these old units are GREAT. Centerfold cover…

Pros

Cons

Minor issues

Published October 01, 2022 Updated October 01, 202 2

Excellent customer service for a beautiful refurbished product

Ryan H. Hadden

France , Paris

Level 1

670 Review

89 Karma

We’ve had a Bose radio for a long time, but no CD player. I have a huge collection and I wanted to hear it. I didn’t need all the bells and whistles of the latest Bose options, so I figured this should do the trick. When it arrived, I couldn’t even connect to our (weak) NPR station, the remote looked damaged, and some features didn’t work. I named her cast. Service # and got a lot of help. I have already completed some of the suggested maneuvers, so I…

Pros

Confident

Cons

Incredible price

9 0105 Published October 01, 2022 Updated October 01, 2022

so good with this “like new” refurbished buying Bose.

Jamie K. Kamoso

Ukraine

1 Level

696 Review

33 Karma

So far so good with this purchase of a “like new” refurbished CD player -disc/radio Bose. The sound is just great for my apartment, plays loud and quiet, the sound is “clean” with quality bass. The seller seems to have been very honest about the condition of the Bose Wave radio/CD player in terms of “like new” status. I’ve only been using it for a few days, but so far I’m very happy with my purchase. Great sound for rock and roll and smooth classical music. I was wary of buying something that was indicated…

Pros

Cons

Unsure

Posted October 01, 2022 Updated October 01, 202 2

Great design and sound

Fock D. Dean

Slovenia

1 Level

699 Review

57 Karma

I love this device. The treble isn’t as crisp as I’d like (I’m more of a perfectionist than the average person), but overall the sound is great and, being vintage, I like the convenience of the flip cover for playing CDs. It’s about the size of a large shoe box. I bought the cream color and it looks great on the kitchen table. Because it has knobs on the top of the device (wish they were on newer devices), I don’t have to fiddle with the remote…0007

Pros

Quality build

Cons

There are cons

9 0175 Published October 01, 2022 Updated October 01, 2022

Great Radio – Home Audio

Mike P Phillips

1 Level

728 Review

37 Karma

I bought this radio for my elderly mother after she had problems using another Bose radio she had for about 4-5 years. The only way she could do anything with her old radio was with the remote control, and she found it too complicated and confusing to use – the remote was too small, the buttons were hard to see, and it was hard to figure out which individual I do goods. She eventually stopped using the radio. This…

Pros

Cons

Published October 01, 2022 Updated October 01, 2022

I love this top loader! 😻🎶👵🎶😻

Bam R. Reeder

Georgia, Tbilisi

1 Level

722 Review

46 Karma 9000 7

Received a white top-loading Bosa yesterday. I can’t comment on the durability of the hardware, but I have 2 more Bose CDs/radios and these are well made compact music kits. Arrived on time, well packaged. It was a brand new clean sound with great tone. The remote came with a battery and worked great. It’s generic, but does whatever it takes. Control buttons at the top are an added convenience. A copy of the instruction manual has been attached. I don’t need…

Pros

Cons

Bose Wave System Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV Bose Corporation FM broadcasting, music sound waves, electronics, fM Broadcasting, internet Radio png

Bose Wave System Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV Bose Corporation FM broadcasting, music sound waves, electronics, fM Broadcasting, internet Radio png

electronics,

FM broadcast,

internet radio,

media player,

stereo sound,

CD player,

sound,

regiment,

stereo,

stereo amplifier,

output device,

musical sound waves,

music center,

radio,

multimedia,

audio receiver,

home audio,

high fidelity,

electronic device,

CD,

bose Wave system,

bose Wave Soundtouch Iv music system,

bose corporation,

technology,

png,

transparent,

free download

About this PNG

Image size

600x600px

File size

187. 96KB

MIME type

Image/png

Download PNG ( 187.96KB )

resize PNG

width(px)

height(px)

License

Non-Commercial Use, DMCA Contact Us

Phonograph record Crosley Compact Cassette Cassette deck, turntable, electronics, fM Broadcasting, stereophonic Sound png
518x510px
401.38KB

Trevi RR 501 BK Radio recorder Boombox FM broadcasting Compact Cassette, radio, electronics, fM Broadcasting, media Player png
800x600px
414.38KB

woman wearing black headset, Tejano Music Internet radio Compact disc Listening, electronics, album, microphone png
585x537px
405.32KB

org/ImageObject”>
Car radio Pioneer Corporation CD player Radio, car, electronics, fM Broadcasting, car png
2450x1080px
1.36MB

Computer acoustics Sound box Multimedia, Speaker, electronics, speaker, sound png
499x946px
662.93KB

Home Theater Systems Audio component video JVC Music center, stereo glass, electronics, stereophonic Sound, car Subwoofer png
600x600px
107.99KB

Boombox Tape recorder Compact Cassette FM broadcasting, Cassette Player, electronics, fM Broadcasting, media Player png
1753x1428px
3.83MB

Blu-ray DVD player Home Theater Systems Electronics, dvd, electronic Device, audio Receiver, movies png
2028x792px
852. 8KB

Electronics Sound amplifier Audio Stereophonic sound Microphone Audio Power, electronic device, sound, audio Equipment png
500x500px
165.07KB

Audio Radio Stereophonic sound Loudspeaker, radio, electronics, accessories, cable png
757x642px
16.37KB

Boombox Compact disc USB Radio CD player, audio cassette, electronics, fM Broadcasting, stereophonic Sound png
1200x1200px
1.01MB

Denon music center CD player Sound High fidelity, stage effects, miscellaneous, electronics, audio Equipment png
1280x1280px
573KB

Panasonic SC-ALL9EG-K Black Hardware/electronic High fidelity audio Loudspeaker, modular, electronics, speaker, stereophonic Sound png
700x480px
420. 83KB

Cassette deck Denon Compact Cassette tape recorder Electronics, audio cassette, miscellaneous, media Player, cassette png
868x868px
309.59KB

Boombox project: cars, music and urban underground 1980s Compact Cassette Transistor radio, turntable, electronics, stereophonic Sound, media Player png
800x507px
518.66KB

brown gramophone, Gramophone Sencor USB Compact disc tuner, Gramophone, electronics, fM Broadcasting, small Device png
1200x1200px
906.55KB

Recording studio Sound Recording and Reproduction Home recording Music Audio mixing, studio, electronics, studio, recording Studio png
1920x1279px
2.84MB

org/ImageObject”>
Shortwave radio FM broadcasting AM broadcasting Transistor radio, radio, television, electronics, fM Broadcasting png
900x900px
877.49KB

Pioneer DJ Disc jockey DJ controller CDJ Audio Mixers, mixer, miscellaneous, electronics, audio Equipment png
5293x2810px
17.3MB

LG Electronics Music center Home audio Shelf stereo Sound, stereo speakers, electronics, camera Lens, speaker png
750x480px
301.88KB

Music center Loudspeaker High fidelity Compact disc, others, electronics, speaker, audio Equipment png
1000x800px
278.68KB

Car alarm Car audio Sound Car navigation system, car accessories, electronics, truck, car png
550x550px
270. 46KB

Compact disc music player Compact disc Crosley CD-R, radio, cdr, electronics, fM Broadcasting png
640x510px
358.6KB

Boombox CD player Compact disc Radio Stereophonic sound, audio cassette, electronics, media Player, stereophonic Sound png
1024x1024px
832.61KB

Bose Wave System Music center Bose Corporation Radio Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV, radio, electronics, fM Broadcasting, internet Radio png
600x511px
201.99KB

Electronics Audio amplifier Handsfree, others, electronics, stereophonic Sound, audio Equipment png
700x700px
103.33KB

org/ImageObject”>
Microphone Audio Loudspeaker Sound reinforcement system, music dj, electronics, sound, disc Jockey png
800x700px
513.95KB

High Quality Pioneer Corporation Stereophonic sound Home Theater Systems Aparelho de som, hi-fi, electronics, hDMI, media Player png
1000x605px
562.34KB

Loudspeaker, Loudspeakers, electronics, microphone, bluetooth Speaker png
750x1280px
890.69KB

Loudspeaker Philips Computer speakers Nashik Sound, speakers, miscellaneous, electronics, speaker png
1605x1605px
831.94KB

Car audio ISO 7736 Kenwood Corporation Bluetooth CD player, volume control, electronics, bluetooth, stereophonic Sound png
500x500px
145. 4KB

Car audio Loudspeaker Alpine Electronics Car, car, electronics, car, stereophonic Sound png
1024x348px
342.15KB

DJ Mixer Pioneer DJ DJM-450 Audio Mixers Disc jockey, mixer, electronics, media Player, audio Mixer png
5309x7185px
37.43MB

Philips Home Theater Systems Loudspeaker Computer speakers Remote Controls, Dream Theater, electronics, stereophonic Sound, home Theater Systems png
500x515px
115.74KB

Loudspeaker Studio monitor Disc jockey Wireless speaker Bluetooth, speaker, electronics, speaker, car Subwoofer png
1000x1194px
763.87KB

org/ImageObject”>
Tape recorder Car audio MP3 player Speaker, car, electronics, car, bluetooth png
2000x2000px
1.74MB

Boombox Compact Cassette Player 1980s underground electro, electronics, fM Broadcasting, stereophonic Sound png
800x400px
117.93KB

black EV PA spekaer, Loudspeakers Electro-Voice Subwoofer speakers, audio speakers, miscellaneous, electronics, speaker png
1000x1000px
654.08KB

Compact Cassette Sound Recording and Reproduction J-card Magnetic tape, Cassette, miscellaneous, cdr, electronics png
800x526px
212.63KB

Sony MHC-EC619 High Quality Music CenteriP Home audio, sound system, electronics, fM Broadcasting, speaker png
1000x1000px
572. 85KB

Car audio Radio receiver Car Stereophonic Sound ISO 7736, car, electronics, car, stereophonic Sound png
800x800px
244.29KB

Aparelho de som High-definition CD player Panasonic SC-AKX18, panasonic, electronics, speaker, audio Equipment png
1024x735px
732.88KB

Subwoofer High-fidelity loudspeaker Soundbar, audionik, electronics, speaker, audio Equipment png
550x550px
308.31KB

Computer speakers Loudspeaker Sound box Sound system Disc jockey, Computer, electronics, computer, car Subwoofer png
973x1740px
467.62KB

Loudspeaker Loudspeaker-powered JBL Public Address Systems Sound amplification system, speakers, electronics, bluetooth, sound png
600x600px
284. 59KB

Denon D-M40DAB audio system, Denon D-M40DAB High-Fidelity Audio System, others, electronics, media Player, audio Equipment png
1280x1024px
877.72KB

black subwoofer enclosure, Loudspeaker enclosure Subwoofer Line array Audio, loudspeaker, miscellaneous, electronics, speaker png
1920x1920px
1.63MB

gray and black JD controller, Disc jockey DJ mixer DJ Booth Drawing, dj, miscellaneous, electronics, computer Wallpaper png
1115x717px
91.87KB

Microphone Audio Mixers Dynamic range compression USB Behringer, Mixer, electronics, stereophonic Sound, electronic Device png
2000x1930px
5.26MB